Monthly Archives: August 2021

421. Houseflies

Posted on August 29, 2021 by Octo-woman

If houseflies ever go extinct, would anybody really care? As Ogden Nash put it, ”God in His wisdom, made the fly.And then forgot to tell us why.” If a House Fly Environmental Protection League exists, I hope I’m not on … Continue reading →

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420. My new life in rural America

Posted on August 22, 2021 by Octo-woman

I have always considered myself to be city-bred. Don’t snicker. Just because Cedar Rapids, Iowa’s population was only 60,000 during the years I was corn-fed there, doesn’t mean I’m not accustomed to the high-living cosmopolitan city life. We even had … Continue reading →

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419. SOLD!

Posted on August 15, 2021 by Octo-woman

Five days after it was listed for sale, I signed the preliminary papers agreeing to sell my house. Using my index finger. On my iPad. I can still remember when we used to use pens with ink in them, but … Continue reading →

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418. FOR SALE!

Posted on August 8, 2021 by Octo-woman

One very good house. In excellent condition. Rigorously tested for stamina, stress and strain for nearly 50 years by large, rambunctious family. Weathered all abuse leveled at it with true valor, strength and heroism. This is a house that knows … Continue reading →

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417. Getting a good perspective

Posted on August 1, 2021 by Octo-woman

A major sewer repair is like having brain surgery. It’s really something you’d rather not have. A couple days ago, I was facing the headache of an expensive sewer repair the pre-inspection of the house had gloriously revealed. The second … Continue reading →

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